Microgaming is absolutely ecstatic to announce that after its Mega Moolah online slot game made history on 6th October 2015 when a lucky punter, Jon Heywood from the UK, managed to hit the Mega Jackpot on the game which saw him winning a whopping amount of GBP 13,213,838.68 (Euro 17,879,645.12) it has resulted in it entering the Guinness World Records.
The lucky Cheshire soldier placed a small bet of 25p on the Mega Moolah slot game at Betway Casino which saw him becoming an instant millionaire when he was paid out the life-changing amount in a single payment.
Jon’s win was confirmed by the Guinness World Records after it undertook a thorough approval process, had evidence submitted by Microgaming and Betway and also obtained an endorsement from eCogra.
The Guinness World Records achievement is shared by Microgaming, Jackpot winner Jon Heywood as well as online casino operator Betway
According to a spokesperson for Guinness World Records, he is pleased to confirm that the Guinness World Records title for the largest jackpot payout in an online slot machine game is Euro 17,879,645.12, which was won by Jonathan Heywood, while playing Microgaming’s Mega Moolah slot game on Betway’s website. The spokesperson added that Jon is certainly in the moolah now, thanks to his exceptional stroke of luck.
The Chief Executive of Microgaming, Roger Raatgever revealed that when news broke about Jon’s amazing jackpot win back in October, they were overjoyed. He added that they have achieved many industry records over the years, but that to be officially awarded a Guinness World Records title is a special and proud moment for all of them.
